I made a throw quilt for my family years ago. It had old super percale sheets and a thermal blanket. It ended up in shreds after many many years of use. By far it wasn't the best quilt I have made, but it was the most loved. The texture, AND drape were the best of any I have made. I'd say yes, it will get washed--when you spend time making something you tend to want to keep it. Everything gets dirty I'd hate to make something that when it got dirty I would have to throw it away.